Sen. Reed teams up with Reach Out and Read to benefit children in PCHC’s care
Research shows that reading to children during their preschool years helps their healthy development and gives them a major boost toward a successful education. In an effort to help more Rhode Island families build their home libraries and spark a love of reading from an early age, Senator Jack Reed is teaming up with Reach […]
Largest-ever water safety class for our young patients takes place at Pods Swimming
Thanks to the Department of Environmental Management and Pods Swimming in East Providence, our largest-ever group of young patients learned water safety and swimming skills this past summer. Pods has partnered with us since 2018 to give free lessons to young patients at PCHC, an opportunity these children would not have otherwise. There were more […]
Leticia Lima named RIHCA 2024 Beacon Award winner
Congratulations to Leticia Lima, a health center assistant at our Capitol Hill center, who was one of the 2024 Beacon Award winners recognized by the Rhode Island Health Center Association (RIHCA) earlier this month. Every year, RIHCA honors employees who exemplify the mission of health centers as beacons of service and caring. “For me, the […]
New dental clinic to improve access to oral health for underserved adults
The Providence Community Health Centers (PCHC) is excited to announce the expansion of its adult dental services. In continued efforts to address the critical shortage of dentists caring for underserved patients, most of whom are adults insured through Medicaid, PCHC is opening an adult dental clinic on its Prairie Avenue campus.
Dr. Hewamudalige named a “40 Under Forty” awardee by Providence Business News
Congratulations to Dr. Nadine Hewamudalige, who was recognized as a “40 Under Forty” recipient by the Providence Business News on July 18 at the Aldrich Mansion in Warwick. Dr. Hewamudalige, our Vice President & Chief Medical Officer, was one of 40 honorees selected based on their career success and involvement within their communities. In the […]
Dr. Margaret Miller named Medical Director of Primary Care Services at PCHC
Dr. Margaret Miller has joined Providence Community Health Centers as Medical Director of Primary Care Services. She will oversee and direct a broad range of primary care services and primary care clinicians with a focus on guiding our team in the planning and delivery of high-quality clinical care with an emphasis on patient access and […]
Taressa Jones recognized as DAISY Nurse Leader Award honoree
Congratulations to Taressa Jones, BSN-RN, who was recognized as the DAISY Nurse Leader Award honoree at a surprise ceremony on March 26. Taressa, Assistant Health Center Director of our Atwood Health Center, joined PCHC as a staff nurse in 2019 and has progressively taken on increased responsibility during her five years with our team. “I […]
17th annual golf benefit happening on July 15th
Providence Community Health Center’s 2024 golf tournament takes place on Monday, July 15th at the Warwick Country Club, one of the state’s most scenic courses.
Maria Dagraca, RN, from Atwood is latest DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses winner
Maria Dagraca, RN, is the first 2024 winner of our DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, a national program started by a family that wanted to recognize the great nursing care their loved one received. She has been a nurse at our Atwood Health Center since 2021. Maria, who was recognized at a surprise ceremony on […]
PCHC again recognized by NHPRI as a top provider of care delivered to Medicaid patients
Providence Community Health Centers (PCHC) has again been recognized by Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island (Neighborhood) as a top provider of medical care to their Medicaid patients. PCHC achieved the highest performance for 15 measures in Neighborhood’s network of medical practices. “We are honored to be recognized for the outstanding work that our PCHC […]